Topic
Topic
Antisemitism
Summary
Antisemitism is most frequently associated with the Holocaust. However, this hatred did not originate with the Nazis. This lesson will help teachers and students understand where antisemitism came from and how it has evolved over time.
Students will explore the evolution of antisemitism, starting with pre-Christian times, and identify the four interacting forms of antisemitism in the context of European history.
This lesson can be used in its entirety or in segments, depending on the course you teach, the focus of the overall topic, or the time frame (one or more class periods).
Essential Questions
- What is antisemitism?
- What are four forms of antisemitism?
- How have these four forms of antisemitism been expressed throughout history?
- How can these four forms of antisemitism be expressed in modern times?
Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to:
- Identify the four forms of antisemitism (religious, economic, political, and racial) which are interconnected and have manifested in various ways over time.
- Trace the evolution of antisemitism from pre-Christian to modern times.
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